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Sameer Wankhede (left) was the officer who arrested Aryan Khan (right) in 2021

Shah Rukh Khan’s production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, argued in court that Aryan Khan’s show The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a 'satire' and falls well within the law as a legitimate form of artistic expression.

Palaash Muchhal discharged after health complications, following postponed wedding with Smriti Mandhana

Music composer Palash Muchhal has been discharged from the hospital. He was admitted due to stress-related complications after his wedding with Smriti Mandhana was postponed.

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2019 saw an OTT boom -- The Family Man, Delhi Crime, Made in Heaven and Gullak -- starting a fight for eyeballs between theatres and streaming platforms.

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Apple still gets about half of its revenue directly from iPhone sales, which explains why the iPhone 17 is so important for the company’s health.

The two phones were announced alongside a pair of sub-$400 tablets, the Pad X1 and Pad M1, both of which lean on high-resolution displays and Dolby Atmos speakers to serve as good-value entertainment options. (Image: Poco)

Both devices feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and will have a battery bigger than 6,000 mAh.

OnePlus 15 Review: The OnePlus 15 blends power, durability and standout battery life into one of the most complete Android experiences we’ve seen in years. (Image: Bijin Jose/The Indian Express)

The newly launched OnePlus 15 is a suave smartphone that is not only easy on the eyes but also a nifty gadget with phenomenal performance.

Thiruvananthapuram News

Sabarimala shrine to serve Sadhya as Devaswom board brings in key change
Sabarimala shrine to serve Sadhya as Devaswom board brings in key change

TDB president K Jayakumar said that pulao and sambar were earlier served at the hill shrine as part of annadanam, which was not appropriate for devotees.

Two arrested in Udupi for ‘leaking’ sensitive Cochin Shipyard data
Two arrested in Udupi for ‘leaking’ sensitive Cochin Shipyard data

The duo was found sharing sensitive data, including shipbuilding details.

Kerala lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-494 result announced today: First prize winner gets Rs 1 crore, second prize Rs 30 lakh | Here’s the list
Kerala lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-494 result announced today: First prize winner gets Rs 1 crore, second prize Rs 30 lakh | Here’s the list

The first prize is Rs 1 crore, subject to a 30 percent tax deduction and the second prize is Rs 30 lakh, and the third prize is Rs 5 lakh.

In Kerala, political storm simmers over BLO suicide in midst of SIR process
In Kerala, political storm simmers over BLO suicide in midst of SIR process

Congress says CPM pressure to blame; official who conducted probe into death claims BLO was not under work pressure

HC junks Kerala govt plea seeking SIR deferment till local body polls
HC junks Kerala govt plea seeking SIR deferment till local body polls

HC: Inappropriate to entertain writ by interpreting top court’s interim order

Kerala BJP set for Muslim outreach to clear ‘misunderstandings’
Kerala BJP set for Muslim outreach to clear ‘misunderstandings’

The party has previously engaged in Christian outreach programmes as it tries to enhance its electoral strength in the southern state

‘Symptomatic of deeper systemic deficiencies…’: Kerala HC asks SIT to see if Sabarimala gold ‘scam’ falls under Corruption Act
‘Symptomatic of deeper systemic deficiencies…’: Kerala HC asks SIT to see if Sabarimala gold ‘scam’ falls under Corruption Act

“The omission to record accurate and meaningful minutes is symptomatic of deeper systemic deficiencies within the institution, and, at its worst, may reflect a deliberate attempt to obscure or conceal irregularities,” the Bench said.

Kerala parties decide to challenge SIR ahead of local body polls
Kerala parties decide to challenge SIR ahead of local body polls

The decision, taken at an all-party meeting, saw all political parties except for the BJP endorse the decision at a meeting that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired.

‘Fed up with asking them to repay’: Kerala BJP leader threatens to name party ‘defaulters’ in cooperative loan row
‘Fed up with asking them to repay’: Kerala BJP leader threatens to name party ‘defaulters’ in cooperative loan row

In Facebook post on Saturday, BJP former state spokesperson and state secretary M S Kumar alleged that around 70% of those who took loans from the Thiruvithamcore Cooperative Society and 90% of defaulters are from the party

Kerala now India’s first ‘extreme poverty-free’ state, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala now India’s first ‘extreme poverty-free’ state, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala has eradicated extreme poverty from state, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said in Assembly on the occasion of  Kerala Day (Kerala Piravi). The LDF government’s targeted welfare measures lifted over 64,000 families out of distress, marking a historic milestone in social development, the ruling CPI(M) said.

Mother of 4 from Kerala clears NEET at 47, reviving long-abandoned dream
Mother of 4 from Kerala clears NEET at 47, reviving long-abandoned dream

In 2022, the National Medical Commission lifted the 25-year age bar for NEET — a move that proved a boon for Juwana Abdulla

Ahead of local body polls, Kerala govt opens purse strings for women, youth and pensioners
Ahead of local body polls, Kerala govt opens purse strings for women, youth and pensioners

One of the highlights is the increase in the monthly welfare pension from Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,000, benefiting around 49 lakh people in various categories. The increase was part of the LDF’s 2021 Assembly election manifesto.

Homes, medicine, food kits: Behind Kerala’s ‘extreme poverty eradication’
Homes, medicine, food kits: Behind Kerala’s ‘extreme poverty eradication’Subscriber Only

In 2021, the local self-government department, the nodal agency for implementing the scheme, trained nearly 4 lakh people, including officials, elected representatives and volunteers to identify families facing extreme poverty.

Impasse over PM SHRI continues in Kerala’s Left Front as CPI reiterates demand for withdrawal
Impasse over PM SHRI continues in Kerala’s Left Front as CPI reiterates demand for withdrawalSubscriber Only

A day after Education Minister and senior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty defended the decision to join the central scheme, the CPI held its ground, saying that even after a meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ‘nothing had changed’.

Amid rift with CPI over PM SHRI, Education Minister’s promise: ‘Won’t allow wrong syllabus to be taught’
Amid rift with CPI over PM SHRI, Education Minister’s promise: ‘Won’t allow wrong syllabus to be taught’Subscriber Only

The CPI(M) government had earlier refused to implement the scheme, and CPI is upset at the shift, calling it a departure from Left principles. Sivankutty said non-implementation would have cost the state Rs 1,500 crore meant for the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

Sabarimala ‘missing gold’ case gathers steam: Raids at Chennai firm, Bengaluru flat, Bellary jewellery store
Sabarimala ‘missing gold’ case gathers steam: Raids at Chennai firm, Bengaluru flat, Bellary jewellery storeSubscriber Only

The SIT probing the case took the key accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, to the place where he had taken items from the temple to be gold-plated in 2019

As Kerala CPI-M blinks on PM SHRI scheme, fault lines emerge within LDF
As Kerala CPI-M blinks on PM SHRI scheme, fault lines emerge within LDFSubscriber Only

A day after General Education Department Secretary K Vasuki signed the MoU with the Union Ministry, the CPI said the party and other allies were kept in the dark on the crucial matter.

Cattle smuggling bid foiled, Kerala man shot at while trying to escape Karnataka Police
Cattle smuggling bid foiled, Kerala man shot at while trying to escape Karnataka Police

A 10-km chase unfolded after the accused, Abdullah, who hails from Kasaragod, defied police orders near Puttur in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district.

On Kerala trip, President Droupadi Murmu visits Sabarimala
On Kerala trip, President Droupadi Murmu visits Sabarimala

The President reached Pramadam in Pathanamthitta district on an IAF helicopter from Thiruvanananthapuram, where she had stayed at the Raj Bhavan upon her arrival on Tuesday for a four-day visit to the state.

Kerala weather: Heavy rainfall likely in state, IMD issues red and orange alerts in multiple districts
Kerala weather: Heavy rainfall likely in state, IMD issues red and orange alerts in multiple districts

Kerala is experiencing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with the IMD issuing red, orange, and yellow warnings for multiple districts including Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and more. Stay updated on rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Kerala and Lakshadweep.

Sabarimala ‘missing gold’: Kerala High Court puts focus on ‘larger conspiracy’
Sabarimala ‘missing gold’: Kerala High Court puts focus on ‘larger conspiracy’Subscriber Only

The special investigation team probing the case submitted an interim report before the court

An Instagram post, a ‘warning’ by teachers, and a student’s suicide that rocked Kerala’s Palakkad
An Instagram post, a ‘warning’ by teachers, and a student’s suicide that rocked Kerala’s PalakkadSubscriber Only

The boy’s death has sparked protests by hundreds of school students, led to suspension of his class teacher and school headmistress

Let student wear hijab, Kerala govt tells school, accuses it of ‘serious lapses’
Let student wear hijab, Kerala govt tells school, accuses it of ‘serious lapses’Subscriber Only

According to Education Minister V Sivankutty, the deputy director of education reported that the removal of the student from class on the grounds of wearing a hijab is a dereliction of duty and a violation of her rights

CPM youth wing seeks probe into suicide by 26-yr-old man who alleged sexual abuse at ‘shakha’ in Kerala
CPM youth wing seeks probe into suicide by 26-yr-old man who alleged sexual abuse at ‘shakha’ in KeralaSubscriber Only

The body of the man, a native of Kottayam district, was found hanging at a tourist home in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday evening, a day after he checked in there. 

ED raids on Mammootty, Dulquer: BJP’s Suresh Gopi wonders ‘if it was a bid to bury Sabarimala gold issue’
ED raids on Mammootty, Dulquer: BJP’s Suresh Gopi wonders ‘if it was a bid to bury Sabarimala gold issue’Subscriber Only

During his grassroots level interaction, ‘culvert sabha’, Suresh Gopi was asked about the raids on Malayalam film stars Mammootty, his son Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

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